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The Promise of Climate Resilience and Biden’s Jobs Plan

March 31, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore

President Biden is unveiling his American Jobs Plan today, laying out a much-anticipated and bold vision for creating jobs, addressing inequity and inequality, and setting in motion one of the biggest single investments in the nation’s infrastructure of all time…

The American Jobs Plan: A Home Run for Public Transportation

March 31, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesDeron Lovaas

The American Jobs Plan delivers a bold vision for our country, addressing the challenges of our past and making a bold investment in our future while creating millions of good jobs.

Biden Proposes Big Investments in Water: It’s About Time

March 31, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesErik D. Olson

Biden's infrastructure plan would replace millions of lead pipes and invest billions to protect our tap water and water sources. It would be a game-changer—protecting health, investing in equity, and creating millions of living wage jobs.

Biden DOE Takes Steps to Reverse Harmful Energy Efficiency Standards Process Changes

March 31, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today began unraveling the Trump administration’s harmful and illegal changes to the process for establishing national energy efficiency standards for America’s appliances and equipment, which will avoid significant harm to consumers and the environment.

American Jobs Plan Would Catalyze Clean Energy Innovation

March 31, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesArjun Krishnaswami

The Biden-Harris administration’s infrastructure plan released today would accelerate climate innovation and bring the benefits of research & development, technology commercialization, and manufacturing to more communities across the country. The plan would lay a foundation for an economy that works…

The Fed Has All the Authority Needed for Climate Action

March 31, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesSarah Dougherty

Recent letters and statements from Senator Toomey could not be further off the mark about the Fed and climate change: studying climate risk and acting on it are clearly a part of the Fed’s congressionally- given powers and requirements

Biden’s Bold Pledge to Build a Better Society for All

March 31, 2021 Press ReleaseUnited States

President Joe Biden is set to discuss efforts to implement a bold agenda to get our nation back on track in Pittsburgh today.

How—and Where—to Speak Out for Climate Action

March 31, 2021 How-ToUnited StatesJenny Shalant

By taking a stand at town halls and in public hearings and by submitting public comments, you can play a part in the policy-making process.

Opportunities to Strengthen AC Efficiency Labels in India

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogIndiaSameer Kwatra

In a rapidly warming world, climate friendly air conditioner are vital to providing essential cooling, while keeping greenhouse gas emissions and energy use low. However, a large number of ACs and refrigerators sold in the Indian market may not be…

How to Make Two Vital Tax Incentives Even Better

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesRoger Baneman

Renewable energy tax credits and tax-exempt municipal bonds would be even more effective if their benefits were also available as direct cash grants.

Pittsburgh Poised to Thrive on Biden’s Plan

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMitchell Bernard

An equitable recovery powered by climate action means millions of well-paying jobs—with the Steel City, and other places like it, at the center of it all.

Our Water Infrastructure: Time to “Build Back Better”

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogIllinoisAngela Guyadeen

We have an opportunity right now to generate momentum for bold drinking water policies across the nation.

Climate Action: All Eyes on India and Net-Zero by 2050

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogIndiaAnjali Jaiswal, Sameer Kwatra

A groundbreaking analysis finds a pathway for India to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Victory in California

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogCalifornia, Chicago, IllinoisLauren P. Phillips

A court rules that California must stop exempting metal shredding facilities from hazardous waste laws, clearing a path to finally protect California communities from metal shredder pollution.

2030 U.S. NDC: Policy Progress in all Corners of the Economy

March 30, 2021 Expert BlogUnited StatesStarla Yeh

NRDC has shown that a minimum reduction in net GHGs of at least 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 is within reach and technologically feasible.